This picture was actually taken a couple of weeks ago. But, it shows the two most important things in my world in the year past and in the year to come. Just yesterday, Joey was laying in our bed next to Ian and she leaned over and told him... "You're my best friend in the whole wide world"... What parent wouldn't melt at that sentiment. In the year to come, I really am going to try to see the world through my children's eyes. There is so much to wonder about and they worry about so few things. They seem to understand that there is so much more to life than the things that we consume ourselves with as adults... They know they are loved and they want to show love to others and everything else is of little consequence... Ah, to view life in that simple yet profoundly significant way!
So, as I head off to bed on this new year's eve, I realize that I am a very blessed man in more ways than I can count.
Farewell to 2007... you brought me moments of profound joy that raised my hopes for brighter tomorrows... you also brought sadness at times that leaves scars too deep for words.
Tomorrow morning I will wake in a new year... a new year filled with new challenges, new experiences and new opportunities to witness the hand of God at work in my life, in my family and in the lives of other people. God, give me the ability to see this world through your eyes to witness your work in the world in the 12 months to come. God, give me opportunities to BE your hands and your mouth in the world in the 12 months to come. God give me the insight that you have given to my children, the insight that lets me love others simply and completely. As I know already that this is what you have called me to do!
Hello 2008, you are ripe with opportunity for me and for those around me, help us to realize all the potential you have in store for us!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
snowman?
When the snow doesn't pack very well, you do what you can with it... I came home yesterday from work to see this snowman beside the driveway. Joey was so proud of it and it really was cute. The snow was a dry powdery snow, so it wouldn't pack well enough for a more traditional snowman, they put this one together and I would give it an A+! It is still cool as a father to come home from work to see what your family has done during the day.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
ian bw
Loving the whole Black and White thing. digital photography is awesome since you can get it all from one camera without having to keep changing film. I love this grin on his face! A bit blurry, but it was still worth posting, I think.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Another Job Done!
After 2 1/2 months in our new home, I finally got the garage emptied out enough to get both cars inside... My goal was to do this before the first snow flew and I got it done in time! I still have some re-shuffling to do in order to get in and out of the cars easier. But, this way the cars will be protected from the weather and we will too. What is the use of a garage if you can't really use it? I have read that something like 60% of Americans can't get a car in their garage, so now we are in the 40% who can. Feels good to be able to do that. One of the big perks of having a large basement I suppose... How's that for a totally useless post? :-)
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Laughing at Joey
Ian was laughing out loud at Joey as she blew bubbles in her water... It was amazing how hard he was laughing... Plus, it made for a pretty good picture.
finished product
got the rest of the lights up this afternon thanks to a neighbor with an extention ladder I could borrow...
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